Sales Manager Jobs

A Sales Manager in the publishing industry is tasked with leading and guiding a team of sales people. Their main responsibility is to develop and implement effective sales strategies to increase the company's sales of books and other publications, also to achieve sales targets. They are in charge of setting individual sales targets, preparing sales reports, and providing feedback and coaching to the sales team. They are also expected to build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and conduct business negotiations.

Essential skills for a Sales Manager in the publishing industry include excellent communication and leadership skills, good business and financial understanding, strategic planning, ability to analyze market trends and sales data, and proficiency in sales software. In terms of qualifications, a degree in Business, Marketing or related field is usually required, while a master's degree or a certification in Sales or Marketing can be an advantage. Before becoming a Sales Manager, a person might have roles such as Sales Representative, Account Manager, or Senior Sales Associate in the publishing or a related industry.

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Sales Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 hours ago

Sales Manager Millennium Hotel Knickerbocker Chicago 163 East Walton Place Chicago, IL 60611 306 Room Hotel Managed By Millennium Hotels and Resorts Exciting Sales Manager Opportunity at Iconic Chicago...

Area Sales Director

  • Framingham, MA
  • 3 hours ago
  • Framingham, MA
  • 3 hours ago

As the nation's leader in helping small to mid-sized businesses connect with new movers and locals, The N2 Company produces high-quality monthly magazines, targeted digital advertising, online...

Remote Work

Inside Sales Manager - Vehicle Repair Group

  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 19 hours ago
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 19 hours ago

The Mission: Endeavor Business Media is a rapidly growing US-based B2B media and events company founded in 2017. Endeavors mission is to deliver the highest-quality content in the B2B markets we...

Sports Local Sales Manager, KTNV/KMCC - Scripps Sports

  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 19 hours ago
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • 19 hours ago

Scripps Sports in Las Vegas is seeking an energetic and strategic Local Sales Manager to drive revenue through multi-platform advertising solutions....

Area Sales Director

  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago
  • Seattle, WA
  • 1 day ago

As the nations leader in helping small to mid-sized businesses efficiently connect with affluent homeowners, The N2 Company produces high-quality monthly publications, targeted digital...

Remote Work

Senior Sales Director, Gaming/iGaming & Digital Natives

  • California, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • California, MO
  • 1 day ago

About Us Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates. At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet....

Area Sales Director

  • Bowie, MD
  • 1 day ago
  • Bowie, MD
  • 1 day ago

As the nation's leader in helping small to mid-sized businesses efficiently connect with affluent homeowners, The N2 Company produces high-quality monthly publications, targeted digital...

Remote Work

Area Sales Director

  • Northbrook, IL
  • 1 day ago
  • Northbrook, IL
  • 1 day ago

As the nation's leader in helping small to mid-sized businesses efficiently connect with affluent homeowners, The N2 Company produces high-quality monthly publications, targeted digital...

Remote Work

Senior Regional Sales Director, Named Accounts - East Region

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

Experience selling into Financial Services, Healthcare, Media/Publishing, SaaS and Technology companies....

Sales Director, Startups Central

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

About Us Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely. At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the...

OEM Sales Manager EMEA

  • Field, KY
  • 1 day ago
  • Field, KY
  • 1 day ago

papers....

Sales Manager

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

When you join Dow Jones, you become part of one of the most dynamic, creative and savvy news and information companies in the world. As a global leader in news and business intelligence, we're...

Senior Manager - Sales Effectiveness Strategy

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago

papers, case studies, frameworks etc.)in collaboration with peers and Partners around the world.Stay abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to our clients' businesses.Analyze existing...

Director - Sales Effectiveness Strategy

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 4 days ago

papers, case studies, frameworks etc.)in collaboration with peers and Partners around the world.Analyze existing processes and tools and recommend opportunities for continued improvement.Be a leader...

Local Sales Manager

  • Memphis, TN
  • 6 days ago
  • Memphis, TN
  • 6 days ago

Local Sales Manager AT TEGNA INC. WATN WLMT-TV Memphis About TEGNA TEGNA Inc....

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Salary for Sales Manager Jobs Nationwide

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHirePublishing research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Sales Managers offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
62.4%
Master's Degree
22.4%
Associate's Degree
4.2%
High School or GED
4.1%
Doctorate Degree
3.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.1%
Some College
1.7%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sales Managers
6-8 years
34.8%
4-6 years
26.1%
1-2 years
13.0%
2-4 years
13.0%
8-10 years
8.7%
Less than 1 year
4.4%


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